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Visitor Programs
Midsummer Night
Join us for an enchanted evening and see the
gardens as you've never seen them before -- illuminated with lanterns and
decorated by the magical faeries. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner.
Relax and enjoy music and dance performances inspired by Shakespeare's "A
Midsummer Night's Dream". A night kissed with enchantment that promises
magic. Saturday, June 20, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm. General Admission:
$12.00 in advance ($15.00 at the gate); Old Westbury Gardens Members: $10.00 in
advance ($12.00 at the gate); Ages 18 and under: Free when accompanied by an
adult. Call (516) 333-0048 for advance tickets.
Spring Garden Tea
Spend a gracious afternoon at the Gardens.
After a seasonal guided tour enjoy an elegant outdoor tea. Registration and
prepayment required; $35.00, $30.00 members, Saturday, June 13 (rain date June 27),
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm. To
register, contact Angela Savino by
email or at
(516) 333-0048 Ext. 310.
5 at Five
Relax after a week at work and enjoy twilight at the Gardens, Fridays in June
(5, 12, 26),
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm; admission $5.00, free for members and children.
Antique and Collectible Car Show
The most elegant antique auto show on Long Island, sponsored by Greater New York
Region Antique Automobile Club of America. In celebration of the Gardens'
50th anniversary, cars from 1959 are featured, Sunday, June 7, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
(rain date, June 14).
Plein Air Silent Auction
Members of the Nassau Art League will paint throughout the day in the gardens
and then hold a silent auction of their work to benefit the Gardens.
Silent Auction and Receptions, May 16, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
Wildlife Walks
Guided strolls through the Gardens. Free with
admission..
- Frogs, Friday, May
1, 6:30 pm.
Birds, Saturday, May 16, 9:00 am.
Books in the Ballroom
Long Island Landscapes and the Women who
Designed Them: Cynthia Zaitzevskya will discuss
her new publication, a long overdue tribute to the first female landscape
architects and the beautiful longevity of their work. Ms. Zaitzevskya,
historian of architecture and landscape architecture, teaches the history of
landscape architecture at Harvard's Landscape Institute, Sunday, April 26, 3:00
pm.
Arbor Day Tree Dedication Ceremony
Join family and friends, who have contributed to the
Tree Funds in memory of loved ones, to dedicate a new tree near the Primrose
Path,
Sunday, April 26, 1:00 pm.
Taste of Spring
Join Gardens members, new and old, for our
annual member appreciation event with a sampling of appetizers, entrees,
desserts and wines provided by some of Long Island's finest restaurants,
caterers and wineries. $25.00 per person (plus dues for yearly membership
at the level of your choice), Saturday, April 25, 6:00 pm.
The Bungtown
Botanical Garden of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Historic preservationist and tree enthusiast,
Elizabeth Watson, will speak about the "noble" trees on the campus of the
renowned laboratory. Ms. Watson will also sign copies of her recent book,
Grounds fro Knowledge, an inspiring journey through the campus Bungtown
Botanical Garden which was recently established through the Public Gardens
Association of America. Sunday, April 19, 2:00 pm.
Dog Days
Bring your dog for an invigorating walk and
healthy exercise at Old Westbury Gardens. Designated garden areas.
Dogs must be leashed. Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19.
Dog Games, Demonstrations & Exhibits:
The Ladies Kennel
Association of America will sponsor a dog treat hunt and will offer
the Canine Good citizen test. Demonstrations by Long Island Agility, and
exhibits by area animal welfare and rescue groups, Saturday, April 18, 11:00 am
- 3:00 pm.
Easter Brunch
Enjoy a festive brunch at charming Orchard Hill and
then take an early spring stroll through the gardens. Reservations
required. $35.00; $30.00 Members, Sunday, April 12, 11:30 am. For
reservations call Erin
McCauley at (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301.
Talk and Tours
Old Westbury Gardens' volunteers lead 45-60
minutes tours on select Sundays high-lighting a particular area in Westbury
House or the Gardens.
- Early Spring Stroll,
Sunday, April 12, 2:00 pm.
- Early Spring in the Cottage Garden,
Sunday, May 3, 2:00 pm.
- Lilacs,
Sunday, May 10, 2:00 pm
- Vegetable Gardening,
Sunday, May 17, 2:00 pm.
- Paintings in Westbury
House, Sunday, May 17, 2:00 pm.
- Spring Perennials,
Sunday, May 24, 2:00 pm.
- Color and Form in the
Walled Garden, Sunday, May 31, 2:00 pm.
- Irises & Peonies,
Sunday, June 7, 2:00 pm
- Rhododendrons,
Sunday, June 14
- Roses,
Sunday, June 21, 2:00 pm.
- A Cool Walk in the
Garden, Sunday, June 28, 10:30 am.
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